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Erica Bellamkonda, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Erica Bellamkonda, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is the Physical Medicine Hospital Practice Chair and the interim Neurologic Rehabilitation Division Chair. She has a specific interest in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and is Board Certified in Brain Injury Medicine.

Dr. Bellamkonda is an integral part of the PM&R Resident and Fellowship teaching program where she is a daily instructor. She allows shadowing at-the-bedside, real-time discussion, and hands-on education to the newest physiatrists in the field. Her teaching is focused on many subjects, including:

  • Neuroendocrine disorders and other medical complications after brain injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Post-Concussive Syndrome
  • Spasticity management

Dr. Bellamkonda is constantly working to advance the department and the clinical practice of PM&R with "Women in Leadership, Medicine, and Academics," the "Leadership Development Program," and magnifying stewardship in the medical field with reducing waste and optimizing patient safety. She has presented across the United States and the world on patient safety, ethics in practice, and quality improvement in healthcare as a top physiatrist at the Mayo Clinic.

  1. Acquired brain disorder
  2. Balance problem
  3. Brain aneurysm
  4. Brain cancer
  5. Brain tumor
  6. Cerebral palsy
  7. Concussion
  8. Dystonia
  9. Functional limitation
  10. Gait disturbance
  11. Gait unsteadiness
  12. Head and brain injury
  13. Head injury
  14. Head trauma
  15. Hemiparesis
  16. Multiple sclerosis
  17. Neurocognitive disorder
  18. Neurologic muscle weakness
  19. Parkinsonism
  20. Parkinson's disease
  21. Quadriparesis
  22. Quadriplegia
  23. Stroke
  24. Torticollis
  25. Traumatic brain injury
  1. Botox injection
  2. Brain rehabilitation
  3. Inpatient rehabilitation
  4. Neurological rehabilitation
  5. Outpatient clinical consultation
  6. Spasticity therapy
  7. Stroke rehabilitation
  1. 2010
    Fellow - Brain Injury and Rehabilitation FellowshipRehabilitation Institute of Chicago
  2. 2009
    Resident - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ResidencyOhio State University Medical Center
  3. 2006
    Resident - Transitional YearAultman Health Foundation
  4. 2005
    BS/MDNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  5. 2001
    BS - Natural Sciences; Chemistry Minor, Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Akron

Certifications

  1. 2014
    Brain Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2010
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2023 Top PerformerMayo Clinic Experience
  2. 2017
    2017 Excellence in Clinical Innovation AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  3. 2014
    Top Rated Project2014 Quality Conference: Working Differently Across Healthcare
  4. 2010
    Baskin Award for Excellence in ResearchRehabilitation Institute of Chicago
  5. 2007
    BRAV-O Recognition for Outstanding Patient Care & ServicesOhio State University Medical Center
  6. 2007
    100% Caring Recognition for Compassionate Patient CareOhio State University Medical Center
  7. 2006
    Star Award for Outstanding Patient Care & Services X 3Ohio State University Medical Center
  8. 2005
    Ohio Department of Aging and Geriatric Medicine AwardNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  9. 2005
    St. Elizabeth's Award for Knowledge and Compassionate CareSt. Elizabeth's Medical Center
  10. 2005
    Lange Meritorious Service AwardNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  11. 2005
    Nomination by Peers for Service to College AwardsNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  12. 2001
    Phi Sigma Alpha invitation and inductionUniversity of Akron Chapter, Phi Sigma Alpha
  13. 2000
    Dean's ListUniversity of Akron
  14. 2000
    Samuel C. Andress ScholarshipUniversity of Akron
  15. 1999
    BS/MD Partners in Excellence Academic ScholarshipUniversity of Akron

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Hospital Discharge Subcommittee of MC Hospital Practice Subcommittee
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberCare Continuum Quality Optimization Group
  3. 2024 - present
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation Division
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Discharge Process Optimization
  5. 2024 - present
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospital Practice Subcommittee
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Professional Development Committee
  7. 2021 - present
    Co-DirectorDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberPM&R Specialty Council, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  9. 2020 - 2021
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Acute Care Practice
  10. 2019 - present
    Committee MemberQuality Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  11. 2019 - 2024
    Committee ChairPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberPM&R Faculty Development Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberPM&R Finance Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2018 - present
    MemberPMR Executive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  15. 2018 - present
    MemberPOA Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  16. 2018 - present
    MemberPractice Chairs Forum
  17. 2018 - present
    MemberEpic Optimization Team, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 2018 - present
    Clinical Competency ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
  19. 2017 - 2023
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Division, Brain Injury Practice Improvement Group
  20. 2016 - present
    MemberAdult Trauma Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Trauma Center
  21. 2015 - 2019
    MemberRehabilitation Oversight Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  22. 2015 - 2017
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  23. 2015 - 2019
    Co-DirectorBrain Injury Division, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 2015 - 2018
    Ad Hoc MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  25. 2012 - present
    MemberPM&R Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  26. 2012 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Association
  27. 2011 - 2021
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trauma/Complex Medical
  28. 2011 - 2019
    Chair/Co-ChairQuality Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  29. 2011 - present
    MemberTrauma Performance Improvement Subcommittee, Trauma Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  30. 2011 - present
    MemberDiversity Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  31. 2009 - 2010
    MemberRehabilitation Institute of Chicago Disability Ethics Committee
  32. 2009 - 2010
    MemberIllinois Medical Society of PM&R
  33. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  34. 2008 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  35. 2008 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  36. 2005 - 2009
    MemberOhio State Medical Association
  37. 2005 - 2006
    MemberStark County Medical Society
  38. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  39. 2003 - 2005
    RepresentativeCurriculum Council, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  40. 2003 - 2005
    Co-PresidentStudent Council, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  41. 2001 - 2005
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  42. 2001 - 2003
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
  43. 2001 - 2003
    Task Force ChairNEOUCOM's Health and Aging Task Force, American Medical Student Association
  44. 2001 - present
    MemberUniversity of Akron Chapter, Phi Sigma Alpha

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